Preservation of the Crail Ranch began in the late 1970's as a grassroots effort of a group of women and men from the rapidly growing Big Sky, Montana resort area. Through their efforts, the buildings and grounds of this exemplary Montana homestead were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
To continue the work of this early group, the Historic Crail Ranch Conservators were established in 2006 as a committee of the Big Sky Community Corporation, an IRS 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation.
The mission of the Conservators is to promote an awareness and appreciation for the Crail Ranch, to preserve and maintain it as a heritage property, and to promote it as an educational resource of the Big Sky community, Gallatin County, the State of Montana, and the American West.
To continue the work of this early group, the Historic Crail Ranch Conservators were established in 2006 as a committee of the Big Sky Community Corporation, an IRS 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation.
The mission of the Conservators is to promote an awareness and appreciation for the Crail Ranch, to preserve and maintain it as a heritage property, and to promote it as an educational resource of the Big Sky community, Gallatin County, the State of Montana, and the American West.
Member:
Members of the original group responsible for the preservation of
Historic Crail Ranch, Approx. 1980
Historic Crail Ranch, Approx. 1980
The Historic Crail Ranch Conservators are currently working on several major projects, including:
- Establishing a Master Plan for the preservation of Historic Crail Ranch
- Cataloging, digitizing, storing and displaying the Ranch's collection of historic artifacts, photographs, and documents Read more
- Maintaining a shelf of books at the Big Sky Library pertaining to the preservation of historic
collections Read more
- Conducting a combined Historic Structures Survey and a Preservation Plan for the Ranch
buildings Read more
- Researching the ancestry of the Crail family Read more
- Collecting and recording oral histories from Gallatin Canyon residents
- Acquiring and preserving a unique Montana ranching apparatus known as a Beaver Slide Read more
- Establishing a Master Plan for the preservation of Historic Crail Ranch
- Cataloging, digitizing, storing and displaying the Ranch's collection of historic artifacts, photographs, and documents Read more
- Maintaining a shelf of books at the Big Sky Library pertaining to the preservation of historic
collections Read more
- Conducting a combined Historic Structures Survey and a Preservation Plan for the Ranch
buildings Read more
- Researching the ancestry of the Crail family Read more
- Collecting and recording oral histories from Gallatin Canyon residents
- Acquiring and preserving a unique Montana ranching apparatus known as a Beaver Slide Read more
Historic Crail Ranch Conservators
Preserving Crail Ranch For Future Generations
Preserving Crail Ranch For Future Generations
JOIN US!
We are actively seeking new members for the Historic Crail Ranch Board of Conservators.
Whether you wish to work on history projects, pitch in at our summer events, or just help out with a donation, contact us by email or by calling 406-995-2160. We look forward to hearing from you!
Donations are tax-deductible and may be sent to:
Historic Crail Ranch
P.O. Box 161315
Big Sky, MT 59716
We are actively seeking new members for the Historic Crail Ranch Board of Conservators.
Whether you wish to work on history projects, pitch in at our summer events, or just help out with a donation, contact us by email or by calling 406-995-2160. We look forward to hearing from you!
Donations are tax-deductible and may be sent to:
Historic Crail Ranch
P.O. Box 161315
Big Sky, MT 59716
Open to visitors
July - August
Saturdays & Sundays
12 noon - 3:00 PM
FREE TOURS
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July - August
Saturdays & Sundays
12 noon - 3:00 PM
FREE TOURS
Contact us for more information
Current Committee Members
Chairman: Al Lockwood
Vice-chair: Anne Marie Mistretta
Secretary/Treasurer: Carol Collins
Ranch Host Programs: Mike Beltramo
and Barbara Hoberecht
Board Members:
Bill Crew
Roberta Crew
Barbara Dillon
Kate Evans
Barbara Gillispie
Sue Lindley
Chairman: Al Lockwood
Vice-chair: Anne Marie Mistretta
Secretary/Treasurer: Carol Collins
Ranch Host Programs: Mike Beltramo
and Barbara Hoberecht
Board Members:
Bill Crew
Roberta Crew
Barbara Dillon
Kate Evans
Barbara Gillispie
Sue Lindley
Betty Lockett
Tom Lockett
Jane Lockwood
Karen Strickler
Mary Wheeler
Tom Lockett
Jane Lockwood
Karen Strickler
Mary Wheeler